Trusty tractor at farmer s side over decades and across the world
8 Apr, 2021 02:00 AM
7 minutes to read
Ian Begg of Cromwell, reliving memories of his think-big 1993-94 world record tractor trip across several continents. Photo / Mary-Jo Tohill
Ian Begg of Cromwell, reliving memories of his think-big 1993-94 world record tractor trip across several continents. Photo / Mary-Jo Tohill
Otago Daily Times
A tractor, is a tractor, is a tractor . but then there s Ian Begg s tractor. The former Wyndham Station owner talks about how this humble piece of farm machinery shaped his life. The Otago Daily Times Mary-Jo Tohill reports.
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Velvet a surprise passion for Southland sparky
15 Feb, 2021 08:00 PM
5 minutes to read
Nathan and Selena Coburn run B.A.D Deer at Colac Bay in Southland. Photo / Supplied
Otago Daily Times
By: Mary-Jo Tohill
A combination of good management and great genetics have contributed to a Colac Bay deer farming couple s success in the production of consistently top-quality velvet. The Otago Daily Times Mary-Jo Tohill reports.
Nathan Coburn never intended being a deer farmer, yet less than a decade on from his first exposure to the antlered beasts he is well and truly hooked on velvet.
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In fact, the sparky who owns Riverton Electrical, has become something of a live wire in the Southland deer industry.
It s in the jeans for Catlins rodeo star Casey Evans
3 Feb, 2021 11:00 PM
6 minutes to read
Casey Evans with her husband Rhys and their 3-year-old twin sons, Luke (left) and Cole, with their miniatures Honey and Sugar. Photo / Mary-Jo Tohill
Casey Evans with her husband Rhys and their 3-year-old twin sons, Luke (left) and Cole, with their miniatures Honey and Sugar. Photo / Mary-Jo Tohill
Otago Daily Times
A year on from landing an ambassador role for major clothing brand Wrangler, Catlins songstress, farmer and rodeo barrel racer Casey Evans has been signed on as a sponsored rider, despite a serious setback during the Covid-19 lockdown, the Otago Daily Times Mary-Jo Tohill reports.